New Delhi, July 14 -- After Etihad Airlines' directive to its pilots, South Korea is all set to issue a directive to all its airlines flying Boeing jets, asking them to inspect their fuel control switches-an extra layer of caution sparked by growing global concern.

The wave of Boeing fuel switch checks comes after India's civil aviation watchdog DGCA, on Monday, ordered airlines to check fuel switch locking system in Boeing 787, 737 planes in the aftermath of the deadly Air India plane crash that killed 241 passengers on board.

Etihad Airlines had already issued a directive to its pilots, asking them to "exercise caution" while operating the fuel control switches on Boeing 787 aircraft.

South Korean transport ministry spokesperson said...